Thomas Gottschalk ends TV career: Farewell after 5 years!

Thomas Gottschalk kündigt seinen Abschied von RTLs „Denn sie wissen nicht, was passiert“ nach fünf Jahren an, live im TV.
Thomas Gottschalk announces his farewell to RTL's "Because they don't know what happens" after five years, live on TV. (Symbolbild/NAGW)

Thomas Gottschalk ends TV career: Farewell after 5 years!

Köln, Deutschland - Thomas Gottschalk announced his farewell from the RTL show "Because you don't know what happens". After five years as a moderator, Gottschalk, who celebrates his 75th birthday on May 18, 2025, is extremely emotional and explains that it was time to retreat from the Saturday evening. He announced this live on television and announced: "That was it for me on Saturday evening" ( Ruhr24 ). Who will take Gottschalk's place is not yet known.

His last appearance is accompanied by the farewell party, which was recognized in the studio with standing ovation. It is a moving moment in which the audience can say goodbye to one of their favorite moderators.

future plans and podcast degrees

Although Gottschalk ends his television career, he does not rule out active participation in other formats. In recent years he has always been seen with Günther Jauch and Barbara Schöneberger. He also ended his podcast in 2024, which underlines his final end for TV shows (

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Although the audience will miss the creative power of Gottschalks, it is to be hoped that he will remain present in other roles as a referee or moderator. An unforgettable chapter of German television entertainment closes, but the inheritance of the entertainer will remain.

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